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NWPR’s Celebration of Women in Classical Music with Gigi Yellen
Hear the music of Lili Boulanger in the Second Hour of NWPR’s Celebration of Women in Classical Music. For Women’s History Month 2016, Northwest… Continue Reading NWPR’s Celebration of Women in Classical Music with Gigi Yellen
Seattle Symphony Wins Second Grammy For Violin Concerto
Violinst Augustin Hadelich SEATTLE SYMPHONY Congratulations, Seattle Symphony! Another Grammy! The 2016 Grammy award for best classical instrumental solo went to violinist Augustin Hadelich,… Continue Reading Seattle Symphony Wins Second Grammy For Violin Concerto
February 2: A Noteworthy Day In Music History
Antonin Dvorak’s 8th Symphony (1890) is one of several significant works which premiered on February 2. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Music history refreshes itself every time… Continue Reading February 2: A Noteworthy Day In Music History
Thomas Dausgaard with OSESP Photo by Natalia Kikuch
“The H8ful Eight” marks the fifth film colaboration for director Quentin Tarantino and composer Ennio Morricone, pictured here. Olivier Strecker / Creative Commons As… Continue Reading Thomas Dausgaard with OSESP Photo by Natalia Kikuch
Sugar On Your Latkes? Facts And A Culinary Twist With Gigi Yellen’s Recipe
Classical music host, Gigi Yellen fries up her latke goodness! GIGI YELLEN / NWPR The original Hanukkah lights were wicks floating in oil. So… Continue Reading Sugar On Your Latkes? Facts And A Culinary Twist With Gigi Yellen’s Recipe
Classical Composer (And Satirist) P.D.Q. Bach Will Entertain In Ellensburg
Anything but delicate, Peter Schickele will turn 80 this year. Credit Peter Schickele / http://www.schickele.com/index.htm What’s your favorite P.D.Q. Bach bit? How about two… Continue Reading Classical Composer (And Satirist) P.D.Q. Bach Will Entertain In Ellensburg
